9 consecutive games without a goal! The Gunners’ 64 million new signings are misfired. Tasmanian: He is unlucky

In the 8th round of the Premier League, Arsenal defeated Fulham 1-0 away from home, with Trossard scoring the only goal. As the main center, Yocles played 89 minutes without scoring or assisting. He has failed to score in 7 consecutive games. The last time he scored was the second goal in the 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest on September 13. If you include the national team games, his goal drought has extended to nine games. Under the magnifying glass of high transfer fees, this downturn appears particularly dazzling, and the discussion about him has intensified.

It must be pointed out that Yokere still has positive contributions in some aspects, and Arteta has repeatedly emphasized these highlights in public in an attempt to build confidence in him. But it is undeniable that Yokere's continued struggles are the only "flaw" in Arsenal's excellent start to the season.

What did he do well?

Let’s talk about the positive aspects first. The most outstanding advantage of Yockers is his work attitude. His goal drought is not due to lack of effort. He constantly chases seemingly hopeless possessions on the court and presses the opponent's last line of defense. These qualities are not "sexy" for a forward, but he is a key cog in Arteta's pressing system. Because this system relies on technology as well as diligent running and pressing. Arteta may have been "over-praising" after the game: "We all look forward to him scoring goals, he just has bad luck. His efforts for the team are amazing, we try to give him support and love, and the goals will eventually come."

What is the real problem?

We can simply sum it up as "shooting is not good", but this is too one-sided. At present, he does not feel good about scoring goals, but judging from his performance in Portugal, he is fully capable of seizing opportunities when he is in good condition. Now, his self-confidence is obviously low, which also affects his technical aspects.

One of the issues is where he catches the ball. There were a few times in the first half against Fulham where he seemed to "hide" in crowded areas rather than actively looking for space. We may mistake "poor movement" for "psychological inhibition," but it's more likely a combination of both. And when Yokeres was in the right spot, his shot wasn't sharp enough. This impatience also affected his overall performance. The epitome of his night was when he made a fine run to meet Rice's pass at Craven Cottage, only to fall to the ground while rushing the cross.

Cooperation with teammates

On the surface, Yokeres has the creative support that all forwards dream of: Martin Odegaard (when healthy), Martin Subimendi, Rice, Saka, Eze, Madueke... They cover almost all passing angles. But the problem is that Yokeres has not yet adjusted well with his new teammates. He often runs the wrong route. This is also related to his position. He is often unable to judge the situation in advance of the defensive players. His opponents always seemed to be one step ahead of him.

Of course, Arsenal’s frequent injuries in the frontcourt have also affected Yokeres’ integration speed. Since the start of the game, Saka, Odegaard and Madueke have all suffered injuries. Obviously, Yokeres will improve in this area over time. In this round, his cooperation with Rice has improved, which is a positive sign.

Luck factor

As the saying goes, a striker needs a "accidental" goal to break the deadlock. Yokere may be envious of Trossard, who scored his first goal of the season against Fulham with a goal that bounced into his thigh. This kind of "lucky" goal has not yet been scored by Yorkres. But he must also take the gamble and appear in positions where chaotic goals may occur.

With his ability, the goals will come sooner or later, when he will prove that he can adapt to the higher level of the Premier League. And once he finds the feeling, Arsenal, which is already ranked first, will have a real sharp sword to face the tough battles in the next season.